Style in Spades :: Holiday Open House

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December is upon us, which means it’s time to break out the bubbly, hang copious amounts of paper garlands and swipe on the reddest lipstick you can get your hands on… party season has officially begun! I started the season early (tough job, right?) by partnering with kate spade new york to throw a series of holiday soirées with the festive factor turned way up. I’m beyond giddy to start unveiling the merry, sparkly and fizzy details, with tons of takeaways to inspire your own fête-ing this season. First up? A cozy-by-the-fire “holiday open house,” full of tartan plaid, hot cocoa and yes, the ultimate s’mores. Click through for all the details shot by Buff Strickland, including the kate spade new york pieces that inspired the entire look.

I’ve been telling my boyfriend for the last few days that I want to host a small holiday party for a few friends. He was a little nervous because I live in a studio, but this post has given me all the inspiration I need. I have so many fabulous ideas now!

[...] with Calm.com‘s nature sounds and short meditations. Turn up your holiday festive factor with holiday entertaining tips from Kate Spade & Camille Styles. An easy ginger and lime mocktail. And the only way I can [...]

[...] From managing editor Tiffany Burgess: “Open house get-togethers are one of my favorite things about the holidays. So, naturally I was smitten with this one from Camille Styles and Kate Spade. Who wouldn’t love to kick off their shoes and play scrabble?” {“Style in Spades : Holiday Open House? from Camille Styles} [...]

[...] to have her styling prowess assisting on a holiday photo shoot! It was also super exciting to unveil the first holiday party in our kate spade new york collaboration; I’m so glad that y’all seemed to be inspired, [...]

[...] Some of my most vivid childhood memories are of Christmas morning: waking up at the crack of dawn, reaching deep into the bottom of my stocking for every last treasure and devouring thick, warm slices of my mom’s famous almond kringle with mugs of hot cocoa. Now that I have a daughter of my own, I’ve been thinking about starting some special traditions for Phoebe’s first holiday, so we’re inviting our families to meet at our house for a Christmas morning brunch and gift exchange. Thought that our collaboration with kate spade new york was the perfect time to give it a test run, so I invited a few of my favorite families to celebrate early – blazing fire, presents under the tree, stacks of pancakes and all. Click through for all the details shot by Buff Strickland, including the kate spade new york pieces that inspired the entire look. And just in case you missed the first in our series, hop on over to check out a cozy holiday open house! [...]

[…] Have s’more fun with this classic dessert! Display a selection of chocolates and fill some bowls or apothecary jars with marshmallows. Have your guests toast this treat over a fire pit at your evening reception! Photo from Camille Styles. […]